Australian Health Directory

Emotions Anonymous

12 Step Support Group for people with Emotional difficulties
1000 EA chapters in 35 countries. Monthly newsletters

Brisbane, QLD 4000

Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, with weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally. There are no fees.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families

12 Step recovery program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous
Monthly newletter, worldwide meetings in many countries

Brisbane, QLD 4000

Adult Children of Alcoholics is an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. We meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present. We take positive action.

Life's Little Treasures Foundation

Supporting families of premature & sick babies
Providing support for families and health professionals

Ringwood, VIC 3134

We provide support for families of premature and sick babies and the health professionals that care for them. We provide hospital survival packs for families with babies in NICU and SCN and a range of publications that list resources available to families.

Stroke Recovery Association NSW

Putney, NSW 2112

Stroke Recovery Association NSW is working to improve the dissemination of information about stroke and its prevention; and plays an important role is assisting people recovering. The Stroke Recovery Association NSW has contributed to the establishment of 52 Stroke Recovery Clubs across NSW.

Lifelink Samaritans Tas. Inc - Crisis Helpline

Launceston, TAS 7250

Since 1968 this dedicated, not for profit has successfully renewed itself over generations to provide a round the clock service to lonely, distressed or suicidal callers.

Its diverse volunteer base listens without judgement, in confidence & with genuine empathy, accompanying people to identify options, whilst feeling safe to vent or grieve, easing their pain & sadness.

Genetic and Rare Disease Network

Now closed operations.

Booragoon, WA 6954

The network promotes awareness, advocates for research and improved services and connects people affected by a genetic condition for the purpose of support. It publishes a newsletter titled the Gene Advocate.

Mind Australia Limited

(2 locations)

Heidelberg, VIC 3084

Mind Australia Limited is one of the country’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers. We are also a registered NDIS provider. We have been supporting people dealing with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years.

Eczema Association of Australasia Inc

Cleveland, QLD 4163

The Eczema Association is a FREE Patient organisation with valuable knowledge and advice on the management and treatment of Eczema. The EAA is a National, Non-Profit Organisation & is a Registered Charity in Queensland.
For further information please see our website, phone 1300 300 182 or email [email protected]

Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia (AMAA)

Tweed Heads, NSW 2485

The Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Association of Australia (AMAA) provides information to people affected by asbestos and to others interested in reducing asbestos-related risk and raising community awareness.

Hepatitis information and support

Support groups in Hackney, Elizabeth, Pt Adelaide
Print information sent out to you.

Hackney, SA 5069

Hepatitis SA is a community-based government-funded health organisation providing free information and support to people affected by hepatitis B or C. We facilitate support groups at 3 venues in metro Adelaide, send out print information on request and maintain a library open to members. Support workers are also available for face to face information. All services are free of charge.